technology
GOOGLE MAPS |
Almost two decades after its introduction, it’s evident just how groundbreaking Google Maps was. It revolutionized how people got directions, and how people interacted with the world around them. Now, with phones and augmented reality, it’s not only possible to see reviews and insights about a place while being physically there, but is already a part of our everyday lives.
Behavior: Blurred Line (on/off) / Urban NomadsSource: smh.com.au / Trendwatcher: Andres Rodriguez |
ZOOM |
Video-calling is nothing new. However, the features and innovations that Zoom has put on the table have made countless meetings, school lessons and even parties happen. The ways in which we are forced to reimagine gatherings have placed Zoom at the center of most digital conversations, amid virtual backgrounds and shared screens. Zoom has become a pillar in our phygital reality.
Behavior: A Life in the Cloud / Indoor Life / Social Omnipresence / Urban NomadsSource: zoom.us / Trendwatcher: Ivan Babic |
SLACK |
Slack has made waves in the corporate sphere in recent years as a revolutionary tool for workplace communication and organization. The platform is centered around ‘channels’, which are chatroom-like interfaces that allow for quick sharing of important information between employees, while archiving all that information for later searching. The main draw for Slack is that it increases productivity by not having to ask people what they said or what the latest update is – you can simply search for it in the related channel, decreasing our time lost finding things out and increasing our time getting things done.
Behavior: A Life in the Cloud / Carpe Diem / Urban NomadsSource: slack.com / Trendwatcher: Ivan Babic |
NETGEAR |
If we’re on the go, we need the fastest, most portable mobile Wi-Fi options out there. Netgear checks all the boxes, providing top-of-the-line hardware that is sure to enable your independence while carrying out your activities across the city and beyond. In addition to portable Wi-Fi, Netgear also offers some of the most advanced home routers out there, ensuring seamless connection wherever you might be.
Behavior: Urban NomadsSource: netgear.com / Trendwatcher: Andres Rodriguez |
NOMADLIST |
In the 1960s, futurists were predicting that we would be able to take our work operations on the go, being able to work as easily from London as we would from Bali. As long as you have internet and your trusty devices, wherever you decide to settle in can become your office. As a way to guide these wanderlust-driven individuals, Nomad List was born: A community-based platform for rating cities around the world based on standards like cost of living, friendliness to foreigners, weather, and Internet speed. Thousands of nomads leave their impressions for potential future residents, making it easier than ever to decide your next remote office.
Behavior: Urban NomadsSource: nomadlist.com / Trendwatcher: Andres Rodriguez |
BEMATE |
The rise of Airbnb and other local apartment rental options has shifted the way we think about our travel accommodations. However, when you decide to take up an apartment, it’s your duty to keep it in the state you received it, and when you’re an urban nomad, you don’t really have time for chores. BeMate matches guests, apartments and hotels to provide the best of both worlds: a cozy, local, homey environment with the five-star services of hotels, filling the missing gap in 21st-century accommodation. In addition, BeMate offers free citywide Wi-Fi connectivity for its guests using WiMate technology, which has earned them the Worldwide Hospitality Awards, rounding out each guest’s experience.
Behavior: Urban NomadsSource: room-matehotels.com / Trendwatcher: Ivan Babic |
SKYROAM |
Skyroam provides affordable, wide-ranging, fast Wi-Fi coverage in over 135 countries, in addition to their multi-function hotspot devices, making it the best option conceivable for constant travellers and saving considerable money on data and roaming plans. A straightforward pay-when-you-need-it model ensures users don’t underuse their plans, while remaining accessible and convenient for most. It also doubles as a power bank, so your devices never run out of battery at the wrong time, plus its remote camera with Moments feature lets you take candid selfies anywhere, anytime. In short: Skyroam is an urban nomad’s best ally for navigating the world and the Web.
Behavior: Urban NomadsSource: skyroam.com / Trendwatcher: Andrea Lobo |
REMOTE |
If you’re working abroad, you understand the paperwork and red tape involved in keeping your operations legal and in order: After all, this is why hiring internationally is such a hassle for most companies. Remote was built as a platform to eliminate those barriers – going so far as to promise “a local HR team on every continent” – using fully-owned legal entities around the world to avoid intermediaries and let companies hire abroad directly. For urban nomads and enterprises alike, Remote provides a massive relief in enabling international business to happen.
Behavior: Urban NomadsSource: remote.com / Trendwatcher: Ivan Babic |
WHAT 3 WORDS |
what3words is a really simple way to talk about location. They have divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares and assigned each square a unique 3-word address. It means anyone can accurately find any location and share it more quickly, easily and with less ambiguity than any other system.
Behavior: Urban NomadsSource: what3words.com / Trendwatcher: Ivan Babic |
